Overview
This short module is intended to introduce how testing can be automated using Github(GH) Actions. We will also look into other common usages of GH Actions like formatting, linting and type checking.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the value of continuous integration (CI)
- Practical experience about how Github actions can be used to automate testing
- Understand how code quality can be improved by automating type checking, linting and code formatting
Schedule
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 14:30-14:45 | Continuous integration and Intro to Github Actions |
| 14:45-15:05 | Automated (py)testing with GH Actions (code along) |
| 15:05-15:15 | Break |
| 15:15-15:45 | Exercise in pairs of two |
| 15:45-16:00 | Automated type checking, linting and formatting |
Prerequisites
To follow the code-along and complete the exercises you should have the following things prepared before the class:
- Git
- Github: It must be configured so that you can push to a remote repository. Revisit the install instructions if needed: https://github.com/UPPMAX/programming_formalism/blob/main/setup.md.
- Miniconda (Optional): We will be using Python and the packages
pytest,black,flake8andmypyall of which can be installed in a conda environment. However, everything we do will be run by a virtual machine through Github actions so you only need this if you want to also test things locally.